16 Pinwheel Recipes You Can Roll Up to Your Next Party With

When you’re getting ready to go to a party or backyard BBQ and you’re trying to think of a killer side dish to bring, pinwheels are where it’s at. They can be creamy, crunchy or spicy — perfect for anyone’s taste buds. Sure, you could go with the usual pita dip or those baked Korean wings that everyone loved last time, but why not try something new? We sourced 16 different options, and officially challenge you to choose your favorite, take them to a party and then maybe brag just a little bit afterwards. Scroll on for some major pinwheel inspo!

2. French Onion and Portobello Mushroom Pinwheels: Veggie lovers, come hither: This is a fantastic alternative if you’re going for a meatless recipe. The pinwheels are still “beefed up,” but you’re actually biting into puff pastry, veggies and three different cheeses that will make you melt. (via Dash of Savory)

3. Bacon, Cheddar & Jalapeño Pinwheels: Cream cheese and jalapeños are the stars of these crescent roll pinwheels. We didn’t think it was possible to improve upon cream cheeses, but it turns out it just gets yummier the spicier you make it. (via Yellow Bliss Road)

11. Pizza Pinwheels With Homemade Pizza Sauce: We love a fantastic pizza, but we might have to start rethinking the traditional crust and mix it up using crescent roll dough a la these mini pizza pie pinwheels. Just look at that sauce and mozzarella… BRB, stuffing our faces. (via Yellow Bliss Road)

12. Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels: For those of you who prefer a little extra crunch of veggies in your party snacks, look no further. These pinwheels don’t just have every color in the rainbow — they offer a super healthy filling made with cabbage, spinach, carrots and peppers. (via Dinner at the Zoo)

13. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Pinwheels: You’ve been to about 785 summer BBQs this year, and they’ve all had heavy, mayonnaise-based side dishes or appetizers. Time to lighten it up and take everyone by surprise when you show up to your next party with these healthy hummus pinwheels. (via I Wash You Dry)

14. Spinach Dip Pinwheels: Put both hands in the air if there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for spinach dip. Well, this is a serious play on one of our absolute favorites. The lineup of ingredients include spinach, onion, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella AND Parmesan. Come on, people! (via Tornadough Alli)

15. Taco Pizza Rolls: Taco Tuesday is about to get a super tasty makeover. A lot of pinwheel recipes are stuffed with chicken or veggies, but this one takes after a classic beefy taco. Top it with sour cream and shredded cheese, and it basically is a taco. (via The Girl Who Ate Everything)

16. Salami, Olive and Cream Cheese Pinwheels: We had to include a pinwheel recipe featuring black olives. They’re just one of those ingredients that makes everything better. Best of all, there’s spinach in it too, so you can still put this recipe on the “healthy” list. (via I Wash You Dry)

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